AutoCheck

AutoCheck is a voluntary program offered by the Pollution Prevention Partnership at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and supported by the Port of Corpus Christi. AutoCheck is a Supplemental Environmental Program (SEP) performed with penalty monies from a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) enforcement action.

We read "Check Engine Light" (OBD-II) codes, test gas cap pressure, and tailpipe emissions for hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. When a vehicle is found to have high exhaust emissions or certain Check Engine Light codes the owner is given a voucher to take the vehicle for a checkup at one of our certified auto shops for further diagnosis.

The garage sends an estimate for repairs to AutoCheck who can authorize and pay up to $600 of the recommended emissions related repairs. If the repairs are over $600 the vehicle owner has the option to pay the difference or not have the work done. Repair costs of $600 or less are billed directly to AutoCheck. 

We will test any passenger car or truck, but to be eligible for a voucher the vehicle must be privately owned.

No. AutoCheck does not qualify as an official State OBD emissions inspection for mandatory emissions testing. You must drive to a county where emissions testing is mandatory or register your vehicle in a county that dose not require emissions testing. 

You can find an official State certified OBD testing location in the following Texas counties counties:  Brazoria, Collin, Dallas, Denton, El Paso, Ellis, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Johnston, Kaufman, Montgomery, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, Travis, and Williamson.

Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties are the closest to Corpus Christi.

Find a station with testing type, "OBD".

Location Finder Tool

OR

Register the vehicle in a Texas county that does not require emissions testing. 

Nueces county: Vehicle Registration

We like to work with volunteer groups, health fairs, non-profits, companies, or anyone else that wants to help maintain healthy air and save money. Fill out our request form or contact the Vehicle Emissions Program Manager.

Trent Thigpen: phone (361) 825-3070 or e-mail at trent.thigpen@tamucc.edu.